We've done
Songs that would have been way better with a harmonically and musically contrasting bridge
and
Great songs that are even greater because of the bridge
But when I sat down to think about this, I realized I could not think of a song where the bit I hum (or that gets stuck in my head) is the bridge.
― Each of us faces a clear moral choice. (Ye Mad Puffin), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 15:43 (eight years ago)
hard to say because the whole song is so great but I think "Mayor of Simpleton" might be one
― frogbs, Tuesday, 19 September 2017 15:47 (eight years ago)
"What you get is all real / I can't put on an act"? That is a catchy bit, true. And the verse melody is not a standout.
The "great songs that are even greater" thread mentioned Careless Whisper ("tonight the music seems so loud...") and Boys Don't Cry ("misjudged your limit"). But as you say about MoS, if a whole song is great you may have a tough time feeling like the bridge stands out.
― Each of us faces a clear moral choice. (Ye Mad Puffin), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:19 (eight years ago)
Chairlift -Amamaemonesia
― Week of Wonders (Ross), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:38 (eight years ago)
Steely Dan - Your Gold Teeth
― rock and roll tucci coo (voodoo chili), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:41 (eight years ago)
i'm assuming the "tobacco they grow in peking" part is the bridge
― rock and roll tucci coo (voodoo chili), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:42 (eight years ago)
Actually, the Dan have a few of these--"King of The World" and "Parker's Band" also come to mind
― rock and roll tucci coo (voodoo chili), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:43 (eight years ago)
Radiohead - Identikit, if you consider the 'broken hearts make it rain' part the bridge.
― change display name (Jordan), Tuesday, 19 September 2017 17:49 (eight years ago)